Papaver orientale Oriental poppy (Papaveraceae)

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Papaver orientale
Oriental poppy
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The Papaver orientale plant species is found in W. Asia - Armenia, N.E. Iran, Turkey. It is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oriental poppy. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. bracteatum. Lindley.

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Latin Name:  Papaver orientale
Common Name:  Oriental poppy
Family:  Papaveraceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Although no specific mention has been found for this plant, many species in this genus are toxic to mammals, though the toxicity, at least when grown in Britain, is low.

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.75

Habitat:  Meadows, usually in sub-alpine zones, but also on stony slopes in the lower mountain zone[74].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained sandy loam in a sunny position[1, 200]. Succeeds in an ordinary good soil[111, 200] and in dry soils, tolerating drought when established[190]. Plants prefer a deep soil that is poor and dry rather than rich, they dislike moist conditions[233]. Plants can be grown in quite coarse grass, which can be cut annually in the autumn[233]. A deep-rooting and almost indestructible plant, every scrap of the running root system that is left in the ground can grow into a new plant[190, 233]. There are many named varieties selected for their ornamental value[187, 200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233]. A good bee plant[108].

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